Teamwork Fun: Building Together

Jeff Darnell

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Teamwork Fun: Building Together

Enhance teamwork and communication

In this lesson, students will engage in a fun group activity that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and effective communication. Through cooperative learning, they will build social-emotional skills by working together to complete a task. This lesson is important as it helps young children understand the value of collaboration and how to communicate effectively with peers, setting a foundation for future social interactions.

Audience

Dreamers (ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Enhance teamwork and communication

Materials

Building blocks or LEGO sets, Printable Teamwork Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of teamwork.
Explain that they will be working together to build something using blocks.
Discuss why teamwork is important and how it helps us achieve goals.

Step 2

Group Activity: Building Together

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of building blocks or LEGO.
Give each group a 'Teamwork Card' with a simple structure to build (e.g., a tower, a bridge).
Encourage students to communicate and collaborate to complete the task.
Walk around to observe and assist as needed, prompting students to share ideas and listen to each other.

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

Bring the class back together and discuss the activity.
Use the 'Discussion Questions' to guide a conversation about what they learned about teamwork.
Ask students to share how they felt working in a team and what they enjoyed most.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points about teamwork and communication.
Praise students for their efforts and teamwork.
Encourage them to think about how they can use teamwork in other activities.

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Worksheet

Printable Teamwork Cards

These cards provide simple building tasks for groups to complete, encouraging teamwork and communication.

Build a tower using all the blocks.

Create a bridge that can hold a small toy.

Design a house with a door and windows.

Construct a car using the blocks.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions help guide a reflection on the teamwork activity, focusing on communication and collaboration.

What was the most fun part of working in a team?

Encourage students to share positive experiences and specific moments they enjoyed.

How did you and your teammates communicate during the activity?

Discuss different ways they communicated, such as talking, listening, and showing.

What did you learn about teamwork today?

Guide students to reflect on the importance of working together and how it helped them complete the task.